Speaking & writing

Five high-frequency TCF Task 3 topics, with arguments for both sides

Task 3 questions vary, but the themes behind them repeat. Arrive with two arguments for, two against and one personal example for each of five themes, and almost any question becomes familiar territory.

Updated November 2026 · 3 min read

The short answer

Five themes: Numérique et société, Monde du travail, Environnement et consommation, Éducation et jeunesse, Culture et mode de vie.
For each: two arguments for, two against, one personal example.
English helps: much of this vocabulary is cognate (technologie, environnement, consommation).
Link with d'une part… d'autre part, en revanche, c'est pourquoi.

1How to use this bank

Don't memorise sentences. Memorise each argument as three or four keywords and practise expressing it in different ways. The bank is a source of ideas; your answer should still sound like you.

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Five recurring social themes with arguments for and against
Key B2 vocabulary for each theme
Connectors to turn arguments into a structured answer

8Frequently asked questions

What are common TCF Canada speaking Task 3 topics?+

Questions usually fall into recurring social themes: digital life and social media, work and remote work, environment and consumption, education and youth, and culture and lifestyle.

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